Job Opportunities

Acquisitions Librarian

Blackmore Library, Main Campus

Capital University

Columbus, Ohio

 

Capital University is seeking a dynamic, creative, self-directed individual as Acquisitions Librarian, who will report to the Technical Services Librarian.

Primary roles and responsibilities:

• Manages Innovative Interfaces Acquisitions and Serials modules.
• Coordinates and manages purchasing through YBP, Emery-Pratt, Midwest Tape, and other vendors.
• Works with vendors and Capital University employees to gather, organize, and evaluate acquisitions data for electronic, print, and non-print materials in Blackmore Library.
• Works with the Business and Finance Office and Provost’s Office to ensure that the III Millennium funds management coordinates with the University financial accounting systems, and that purchase requests and requisitions comply with University fiscal policies.
• Collaborates with faculty, staff, and students to ensure that library resources being purchased meet the evolving needs of the University community, and that these resources are inventoried and organized effectively.
• Supervises Technical Services Assistant in the performance of Acquisitions and Serials clerical duties.
• Assists with Reference Desk services.

Qualifications:

• A MLIS or MLS degree from an ALA-accredited institution is required.
• Previous professional library experience in a Technical Services department is preferred.
• Familiarity with OhioLINK or other academic library consortiums is preferred.
• Possesses excellent organizational, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience with the Innovative Interface Acquisitions and Serials modules, along with experience ordering from a variety of vendors, is highly desirable.
• Must be proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite.

Capital University offers a rich benefits package that includes medical, dental, retirement, family education benefits, long-term disability, life insurance and free parking.

Please send a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references electronically to:
AcqLibSearch@capital.edu
Questions about the position should also be sent to this address.

Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

 
For more information on Capital University, visit our website at www.capital.edu
Capital University is an equal opportunity employer.
Qualified minorities, women, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

 

Stephen Long

Technical Services Librarian

Blackmore Library
p 614-236-6470 | f 614-236-6490

 

Capital University
1 College and Main
Columbus, Ohio 43209

www.capital.edu/library